The Role of UNESCO as a World Heritage Center in the Issues Tourism Projects in Komodo National Park Reviewed from Environmental Concepts

UNESCO's role as a World Heritage Center significantly influences tourism development in Komodo National Park, a site of Outstanding Universal Value (OUV). The research highlights that UNESCO addresses tourism-related challenges by leveraging its protective mandate to mitigate negative environmental impacts while maximizing positive contributions. Through qualitative analysis using deductive methods and secondary data sources—including literature and interviews—the study demonstrates how UNESCO intervenes via warnings or appeals to governments and project implementers, ensuring the preservation of this unique ecosystem, home to endangered Komodo dragons. The findings underscore the importance of balancing tourism growth with conservation efforts in protected areas.

Susanti, E., Muhammad Nasir Badu, & Sitti Mariah Ulfah. (2022). THE ROLE OF UNESCO AS A WORLD HERITAGE CENTER IN THE ISSUES TOURISM PROJECTS IN KOMODO NATIONAL PARK REVIEWED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEPTS. Jurnal Ilmiah Multidisiplin, 1(06), 146–158. https://doi.org/10.56127/jukim.v1i06.966